Bryan Baeumler launches HeyBryan home services app

Lance Montgomery and Bryan Baeumler, HeyBrian App

By Sonya Davidson

Consider it the Uber of home repairs and services. The HeyBryan app recently launched in Toronto after a successful launch in Vancouver.  Backed by HGTV Canada's TV host Bryan Baeumler this new app connnects pre-qualified, insured home service providers to home owners all in the convenience on our mobile devices. 

The HeyBryan app (iOS and Android) is a safe and secure way to connect with skilled workers from electricians to plumbers and beyond. We had the opportunity to sit down with Baeumler to find out more.

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Ritual app ushers in Eats Week Toronto exclusively with Apple Pay at 550+Restaurants

Ritual, a social ordering app that connects users to their favourite local eateries, announced Eats Week Toronto -- an on-demand digital food festival at more than 550 of the city’s top fast-casual restaurants and cafes. During Eats Week Toronto, participating restaurants and cafes will feature signature items at up to 50 percent off when you order on Ritual and pay with Apple Pay. The special offers will start February 26th and conclude March 9th in Toronto.

“Think of it as an on-demand restaurant week,” said Ritual CEO Ray Reddy. “Using Ritual and Apple Pay, customers not only gain access to hundreds of deals at the best cafes and restaurants in the city, but have an easy and more secure way to get their food fast - with just a touch or a glance.”

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60dB audio streaming app gets updated for iOS and Android

The 60dB app, which curates various podcasts and audio shows now features the new design, personalized playlists are front-and-center. They feature timely, shorter stories, but unlike radio, they're on-demand and tailored to your unique interests. You'll also find new episodes from your favorite followed shows. Now, listening to a playlist or the latest episode from a show you love is only a tap away. This update is available for iOS via the App Store, and for Android via our new beta app at the Google Play Store.

RunGo app created for Apple Watch to enhance running experiences

By Sonya Davidson

Runners often say they don't just go for the exercise, they also get out to explore different routes and terrains to make a run more interesting. So, when it comes to this form of outdoor activity what comes to mind? We often map out a start and a finish point.

We generally have an idea in mind of a route to get to our final destination that is familiar to us. Sure we can take a run up Yonge Street in Toronto that can get a bit boring (minus that brutal hill at Yonge and York Mills) or we can head to the Beaches area but that always leads to the local coffee and bake shop.

But sometimes we want a change of scenery. I admit to sticking to my usual familiar routes so I won't get lost in unfamiliar territory, or terrain beyond my limits. But recently I had discovered the RunGo app that not only offers some interesting routes in my city, but also in other places around the world.

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